Snow was falling, while from the safety of the school grounds the grinding and rumbling was deafening. It was a cold and frightful moment that led to unforgettable kindnesses.
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Lesson 3: Make the Right Memories Count
Living in a town where the majority of people were in their senior years, I was able to meet an elderly man who had experienced WWII. Listening to his story of how the town would alert the people when enemy airplanes were flying nearby and there was a threat of bombs being dropped, and how he compared it to the present day daily announcements of the radiation level in town, made me think about the concept of time and memories.
He challenged me to think about how I want to remember the Great East Japan Earthquake ー and most importantly, how I want people to remember me during that time. The impact we can make on others in a short time, can last for a lifetime.
